About the Hickory Foundation YMCA Turkey Trot Training Group
This is a free training group run out of Fleet Feet Hickory, built around preparing for the local Turkey Trot. Coached sessions run twice a week, one on a weeknight evening and one on a weekend morning, and cover the practical side of race prep: warm-ups, stretching, hydration, and nutrition.
An informational meeting kicks things off before the program begins in earnest. Coaches ask that you arrive comfortable running a few miles on your own, so it is geared toward runners who have a base but want structure heading into race day.
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